The Rotary Clubs of Northampton organised their 12th annual Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday 19th July. This year the event was held at Billing Aquadrome and thousands of people attended in glorious sunshine for some fun on the water.
Large sums of money are raised for charity every year by this event, and this year something in the region of £35,000 will be going to good causes. I have taken part in races myself in the past but in recent years I have contented myself with sponsoring a boat and giving out the prizes at the end!
A huge amount of work is undertaken by Rotary Club volunteers throughout the year to organise this event and charities like the Northamptonshire and Warwickshire Air Ambulance, as well as other charities, benefit hugely from these efforts. Well done to all those involved!